Spicy Chipotle-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Succulent shrimp marinated in a smoky chipotle and lime mixture, threaded onto skewers and grilled until perfectly charred and juicy. This Mexican-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
8 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp kosher salt until combined.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 3: Preheat your gas grill to medium-high heat, about 425°F. Thread shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp are opaque and lightly charred.
Step 5: Remove from grill and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the skewers before serving with lime wedges.